I resonate with many of Roger’s points in this article. Many who have come out of “traditional churches” have a hard time not becoming a mini-me of the very thing they thought they'd left behind. (It seems that no-one is exempt from this paradigm struggle). It is not enough to switch venues for church, we must move forward by the Spirit as He teaches us how to be the church rather than going there (even if it is in a house). If we learn, by the Spirit, to live the Kingdom of God all day every day, we don’t need event evangelism, nor do we need exciting meetings (even in homes). We will be living by the Spirit in everyday life, as well as when we gather together to break bread.

GLOBAL WARNING - Video Premier at Byron Bay

A good friend of mine (Steve Maloney) has released another excellent surfing film which glorifies Jesus and challenges those who don’t live for Him. Global Warning has some of the world’s best surfers surfing in Australia, Hawaii and Tahiti. Throughout the movie there are gospel seeds sown out in various ways which include music with overtly Christ-centred lyrics. You can see a trailer of the movie, or obtain a copy from www.jcunderground.com. This movie (as well as his other one called Resistance is Futile) is a good gift for anyone you know who surfs and doesn’t yet know Jesus (it’s good for Christ people too).

Many who have grown discontent with the arm of the flesh operating throughout the church- those who have moved out towards ‘Him who suffered outside the camp’ can feel great discouragement and loneliness at times. Although this discouragement and loneliness is usually from God and can often produce maturity in Christ, sometimes it is good to be encouraged that we are not alone. I have found that there are many others world-wide who are walking a similar lonely path. I’m sure that this short, potent word from Tozer will resonate with a number of readers, bringing encouragement to their souls. Some will say “it’s good to know there are others who ache for His Kingdom”.

Bretto

by A.W. Tozer 

A small team of us (an Aussie, a Kiwi, and a Yank) have just got back from a three week trip to a certain Asian country (which must remain anonymous if we wish to go back). Our main objective, which I believe God achieved, was to meet with pastors and leaders to teach and discuss reformational issues in the church. Wow, God is soooo good. Across four major cities (and a few stops in-between) we met with hundreds of pastors and leaders and sowed some huge Kingdom reformation seeds. They were very receptive to us and the teaching which we brought.

Some highlights of the trip were:

- The openness of many pastors to repent of Dark-Age structures and heart attitudes and begin a process of change.

A friend of mine sent me this little story. Although I think that our nights could be spent more wisely than sipping wine (perhaps Holy Spirit new wine), I think the story has an interesting truth to it. How much of our striving to succeed is a waste of precious time? Of course we should "with quietness [...] work, and eat [our] own bread" but are we reverting back to being under the curse when we strive to "get ahead" (2 Thes 3:12)?

"In the sweat of your face shall you eat bread, till you return to the ground" (Gen 3:19)